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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,069.74, 627,995.74 and 251,120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,069.74, 627,995.74 and 251,120.60 is: 346,546.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,069.74 : 627,995.74 = 251,120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,069.74/627,995.74 = 251,120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,069.74x = 627,995.74 × 251,120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,069.74x = 157,702,667,026.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,702,667,026.24/455,069.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,546.15

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